Originally Posted by
ralfp
I just used CO miles to give my MIL a JFK-LAX-ICN ticket (UA p.s. F and OZ F)... Luckily she was a bit flexible on the dates.
Are there any other lost perks when one travels on a mileage ticket? My MIL has never flown international F, so I'm writing a little guide for her (what lounges to go to, etc.) so she gets the most out of the experience.
Is there any sort of arrivals lounge (shower, etc.) in ICN?
You are a nice son in law to send your MIL half way around the world in international first class! ( Or is it a one way trip?)
JFK-LAX-ICN
At JFK be sure she goes to the First class side of the lounge also the same at the Star Alliance lounge in TBIT in LAX. ( AT TBIT the star alliance lounge First class side of the lounge is on the window side. She will be able to check her bags through to ICN. The United terminal is about a 5-10 min walk at LAX to TBIT. There is a shuttle bus that that is more of a hassle than walking.
You should check with DrHFH, to see if they escorted them through security at LAX, since he was on a mileage ticket too. (however I would NOT tell you MIL to expect an escort) AS for ICN arrivals lounge you will have to check with Asiana on that one. If there is one she will be entitled to use it.